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Zend Family History

Zend Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zeno, Zand, Zeng, Zenk, End, Zeni, Zent, Zens, Wend, Zenz

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Where is the Zend family from?

You can see how Zend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zend family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zend families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zend's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Zend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zend census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Zend. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Zend. For the veterans among your Zend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zend lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Zend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zend in 1974 was 83, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zend ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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